PICK OF THE DAY
Dubai Parks and Resorts School Programme
The theme park destination has launched a school programme that takes education beyond the classroom. The programmes will take place at Motiongate Dubai, Bollywood Parks Dubai and Legoland Dubai, to give students and their teachers a hands-on educational adventure. There are a mix of five or seven day packages to school students of all ages, attending in groups of 10 or more. + dubaiparksandresorts
ABU DHABI
GEN Leadership Development Workshop 3
A leadership development programme that invites young girls in Abu Dhabi to cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves in order to engage with the world around them. At New York University Abu Dhabi Conference Centre, 5-7pm. Email nyuad.gen@nyu.edu with any questions. Also, Muslim Millennials Today: Identity and Religion, showcasing results of a survey conducted by the Tabah Foundation’s futures initiatives, open to the public, 6.30pm. + nyuad.nyu.edu
Register for Etisalat Cycling Festival
A free community-driven recreational cycling event open for all, the event will see participants ride through the streets of Abu Dhabi, promoting health and wellness as well as introducing the health and lifestyle benefits of cycling on March 17, cycling from 8.30am until 12.30pm on Corniche Road and family fun village from 8am until 7pm. + etisalatcyclingfestival .com
The Creative Act: Performance, Process, Presence
An exhibition of works featuring works by more than 25 artists from different nationalities and generations from the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi collection at Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, exploring the related themes of performance, process and presence through a variety of mediums. Open to the public until July 29. + abudhabievents.ae
Dubai
Sikka Art Fair
The contemporary, artist-led fair will offer performing arts, music, film, literature and food, at Al Fahidi historical neighbourhood, from 5pm daily, until March 21. Complete programme schedule on the website. + sikka17.com
Register for Sennheiser Overwatch 3v3 Tournament
Serious about gaming, then dont miss the tournament at Hub Zero, City Walk on March 31. Registration fee for a team of three is Dh150. Each participant will also have access to seven hours of playtime. + toornament.com
Joelle A Kurdy
Narimane Kurdi presents selected pieces from Joelle Wheel of Life series, coinciding with Art Week 2017, offering a glimpse into the artist’s rich inner world, with works on canvas. The highlights will be displayed in Dubai’s Design District’s Building Four, until March 18. 3-8pm on weekdays and 12-7pm on weekends. + joellekurdy.com
Register for Spring Camp
The Kidz Club is calling young adventurers to a world of fun, learning and exploration from March 26 until April 6. Campers aged five to 12 years can look forward to various interactive games, arts and crafts, cooking activities and outdoor sports. Dh1,000 per child or Dh300 per child per day. At Grand Hyatt Dubai. Call 04-3172449
Soul City Sunday
Jae Franklin, Afro Nation and Moky Ezra putting soul back into the city, every Sunday at Iris Dubai. Call 056-9511442.
Eclectic Lines
An exhibition by London-based French artist Camille Walala at La Cantine du Faubourg, Emirates Towers Hotel, until April 7. + lacantine.ae
Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style
The exhibit presents the design and style of James Bond over the course of five decades, at Burj Khalifa Annex. Tickets from Dh95 for children and Dh125 for adults. burjkhalifa.ae/en/jamesbond
Register for #IgniteDXB Night Run Series
Taking place on March 22 and April 22, offering 5km and 10km options. Dh175 includes entry, Puma goody bag and post race refreshments.
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The List
An urban night with music by Tim Kay, DJ JoO and Mr Levier, at Billionaire Mansion, Taj Hotel Dubai. Doors open at 11pm.
Call 050-2261662
Ajman
Dream
A collection of art pieces created by Ukrainian artist Yelyzaveta Starostina. Live painting performances today and tomorrow, 4-8pm, allowing for interactions with the artist where she will be sharing the finer points of her craft. At Fairmont Ajman. Exhibition is on until April 30.
Call 06-7015757
